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Hulu adds NFL Network, RedZone to live TV lineup
Hulu has added two new football channels to its live television service.
Dish will return HBO, Cinemax to lineup
Dish Network says it has reached an agreement with AT&T to restore premium movie channels HBO and Cinemax to its satellite television service.
FCC hits Sinclair-operated stations with $9 million fine
The FCC announced a $9 million fine against more than a dozen television stations operated by Sinclair.
Dish to roll out price increase for existing Sling subscribers
Dish Network will move forward with a price increase for existing subscribers of its streaming television service Sling TV.
Comcast to retire Sky satellite’s flagship network Sky One
After nearly four decades in operation, Sky's corporate owner feels it's time to move on from their flagship network.
SiriusXM touts 34 million satellite radio subscribers
SiriusXM Pandora says it now has more than 31 million subscribers willing to pay at least $5 a month for its premium radio offering.
Disney can’t use Star branding in Brazil, judge says
A judge in Brazil says Disney's forthcoming streaming service "StarPlus" is too similarly named compared to Lionsgate's "StarzPlay."
SiriusXM launches new premium subscription plan
Satellite radio company SiriusXM Pandora unveiled a new premium subscription plan this week.
CBS ousts general managers at Los Angeles, Chicago stations
CBS has dismissed the general managers at two of its owned-and-operated local broadcast stations.
Locast adds channels from Pittsburgh market to free streamer
Locast has expanded to a 35th market, making local broadcast channels available to viewers served by the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
AT&T says HBO network, HBO Max grew by nearly 3 million subs
Overall, HBO as a network and HBO Max as a streamer reach a total worldwide audience of over 67.5 million viewers.
Google offering new Chromecast devices with bundled HBO Max trial
The bundle costs $65 a month and includes three "free" months of HBO Max.